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Craig Johnson's Walt Longmire mysteries are critically acclaimed. Longmire's third outing takes him from Wyoming to Philadelphia to investigate a brutal assault on his daughter Cady. Walt believes her ex-boyfriend is behind the crime, and searches him out. But when he turns up dead, Walt is back to square one. "The quick pace and tangled web of interconnected crimes will keep readers turning pages."-Publishers Weekly
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"This series of books is such a delight to read. This one could be subtitled "Walt and the Cheyenne Nation take Philly", but despite the absence of the local Wyoming colorful characters, the fully fleshed out Moretti family more than makes up for it. (Oh, and a significant event that I'd read about in the series finally happens in this book -- can't wait to see if the television series goes in that direction). I enjoy the whole "fish out of water" vibe from the book, although Walt is rarely uncomfortable anywhere -- he finds allies and kindred souls in the most unlikely places. I would have liked more Henry, but a little Henry is better than none at all. I enjoyed learning more about Cady and Vic as well. These books make me laugh out loud and repeat dialogue to my spouse, and this one also left me with a huge lump in my throat at the end. Now racing to get on the list for the next book at the library,"
— Renee (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Multifaceted and rich with depth and history.”
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“Johnson crafts great, imaginative mysteries with lots of twists, turns, and misdirections. Even in this big-city setting, a sense of the West and its values overlays the action.”
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“Johnson’s pacing is tight and his dialogue snaps.”
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“The quick pace and tangled web of interconnected crimes will keep readers turning pages.”
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“Johnson deftly integrates country and city sensibilities; makes Walt’s love and fear for Cady palpable; and casts a droll eye on Walt and romance...A must-read for both the tough and the tenderhearted.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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" Loved the narrator. Also, the characters are well defined. "
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Laura Hill, 9/11/2017
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" Another fabulous read from Craig Johnson. Walt Longmire in Philly - it took a few pages to envision that one. But the image of Walt, Henry, and Dog driving across country in "Lola" made me laugh. This round, Walt wasn't just the sheriff, he became a father in my eyes. What a wonderful book. "
— Cathy, 1/30/2014 -
" I was surprised that some people did not like this book because it was set in Philadelphia instead of Wyoming. I thought it really added to the series in a unique way. The book was very good and I liked the fact that Longmire was out of his element, far from home and hurting for his daughter at the same time. It made for some interesting moments for Walt. And can I say I love the relationship between Walt and Henry? Its everything a deep friendship should be. Terrific read! "
— Joanie, 1/18/2014 -
" Another excellent entry in a wonderful series. At the point in some series where the main character is temporarily transplanted to another city, the writing often goes awry, but that is not the case here. Fish-out-of-water Sheriff Longmire is just as intriguing in Philadelphia as he is in his native Wyoming. A wonderful read! "
— Theresa, 12/31/2013 -
" Great book that has Walt back in Philly helping his daughter who is fighting for her life in a coma. Vic comes back to her home town to help Walt out with the mystery of who attacked his daughter and solving a number of murders. "
— Fred, 12/31/2013 -
" Kept my attention as did its predecessors! An excellent writer! "
— Gene, 12/27/2013 -
" This series is just absolutely fantastic. Walt for President. "
— Nikki, 12/26/2013 -
" Walt goes East! Characters develop. In the end I wanted him to go home WYO as bad as he did! "
— Jennifer, 12/18/2013 -
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Codename Eric, 11/8/2013
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" Oh, how I love the Terror! "
— Greg, 11/7/2013 -
" Out of Wyoming and pulled to Philadelphia by the assault on his daughter which has put her in a coma. "Bear" is with him and together they "hunt". We are introduced to "Vic's" family and a more than friend/boss begins to grow. As always, i enjoyed this one to the very last page. "
— Sherri, 10/27/2013 -
" Sheriff Longmeir goes East with his Indian friend... only to find his daughter critically injured. He quickly finds himself involved in solving a murder in a city where he has no authority. I find myself reading each sequel to every book and enjoying them very much. "
— Betty, 10/23/2013 -
" I enjoyed this one because I saw more of the relationship between Henry and Walt. I am not sure I like where things are going with Vic though. We will see. "
— Swanbender2001, 8/3/2013 -
" Re-read of a great book. "
— Bettyb, 2/6/2013 -
" The 3rd book in the series. It was fun to have the Wyoming police chief and his friends come to Philadelphia to solve a mystery. "
— Martha, 1/16/2013 -
" Another great book by one of my favorite writers. "
— Jean, 1/14/2013 -
" Fantastic! I loved the conncection to Philadelphia! "
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Theresa Zicker, 11/24/2011
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" His writing improves with each book. Good characters "
— Carol, 10/28/2011 -
" Wyoming goes to Philly! Lots of fun to see Walt and Henry in a different environment. And to meet Vic's family! "
— Glennie, 10/21/2011 -
" Good mystery but Walt Longmire is out of his element in Philadelphia. I miss the Wyoming setting. It is still a series worth reading. "
— Ken, 9/16/2011 -
" The third Walt Longmire novel places Walt in unfamiliar territory has he travels with Long Bear to Philadelphia. Victoria Moretti and family took center stage and I loved this portrayal of a strong family of police officers. This series will become my summer read of a new favorite author. "
— Steve, 8/21/2011 -
" Best one in the series yet! I liked it when dog gets to Philadelphia and lacks a leash, and when Walt and the Cheyenne Nation suggest burying Walt's daughter's ex-boyfriend beneath third base because the Phillies haven't seen life there in years. "
— Crystal, 8/13/2011 -
" Great series. gets better with every book "
— Greg, 8/11/2011 -
" The third Walt Longmire novel places Walt in unfamiliar territory has he travels with Long Bear to Philadelphia. Victoria Moretti and family took center stage and I loved this portrayal of a strong family of police officers. This series will become my summer read of a new favorite author. "
— Steve, 6/22/2011 -
" I liked this story, but not as much as I've liked the others. The plot felt a little forced and I found myself working harder to accept some of the elements - but I still recommend this series highly--especially the mysteries set in Wyoming. "
— Carolyn, 5/22/2011 -
" And yes I'm moving on to book 4 These are fast interesting reads "
— Mary, 4/28/2011 -
" This series is pretty great, but wow this one was a lot darker than the others. "
— Will, 4/6/2011 -
" you learn about vic's family. Walt gets hurt alot in every book. his dreams always mean something. "
— Hrn1947, 2/15/2011 -
" I liked this even more than Cold Dish. Well- executed and fast-moving plot, wonderful, if flawed, characters, and a surprising evocation of emotions and psychological stressors that most readers will recognize. Gotta love Henry Standing Bear and his Native American wisdom. "
— Elizabeth, 2/1/2011 -
" Maybe it's because I live in the West, but I love this series and its tough Wyoming sheriff with a dry sense of humor. Very, very well written. "
— Sarah, 1/25/2011 -
" Awesome! It was excellent watching Walt outside of his comfort zone of Wyoming when he travels to Philadelphia to visit his daughter. "
— Vickie, 1/19/2011 -
" I thought in this book readers are able to see a softer side to the character Walt Longmire as a loving father. Other than that it this series is starting to get a little predicatable. But for those readers who are looking for a light read this series could be right for you. "
— Jill, 1/13/2011 -
" Best one in the series yet! I liked it when dog gets to Philadelphia and lacks a leash, and when Walt and the Cheyenne Nation suggest burying Walt's daughter's ex-boyfriend beneath third base because the Phillies haven't seen life there in years. "
— Crystal, 11/16/2010 -
" This was my favorite so far...I liked the change of scenery. His macho stuff gets a little old at times, but it's bearable...the characters are still great. "
— Emily, 10/10/2010 -
" Johnson's take on life, passion and mystery stoke my appetite to tear through these books with abandon. "
— Amanda, 7/29/2010 -
" Best of the series so far. Interesting characters. "
— Frank, 7/12/2010
About Craig Johnson
Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Longmire mysteries, the basis for the hit Netflix original series Longmire. He is the recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction, the Mountains and Plains Booksellers Award for fiction, the Nouvel Observateur Prix du Roman Noir, and the Prix SNCF du Polar. Death Without Company was selected by Booklist as one of the top ten mysteries of 2006 and won the Wyoming Historical Society’s Award for fiction book of the year. His novella Spirit of Steamboat was the first One Book Wyoming selection. He lives in Ucross, Wyoming, population 25.
About George Guidall
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.